Sweetflag. An herbaceous plant with thick creeping rhizomes. Sword like upright green leaves Flower spike greenish yellow. Max Height 1m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Acorus calamus
An herbaceous plant with thick creeping rhizomes. Sword like upright green leaves Flower spike greenish yellow.
Additional information
| Generic | Acorus |
|---|---|
| Species | calamus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sweetflag |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Water plants |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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